Daughters of the samurai : a journey from East to West and back
by Nimura, Janice P. (Author)
Summary
"In 1871, five young girls were sent by the Japanese government to the United States. Their mission: learn Western ways and return to help nurture a new generation of enlightened men to lead Japan."--Provided by publisher. Full description
- Samurai daughter
- The war of the Year of the Dragon
- "A little leaven"
- "An expedition of practical observers"
- "Interesting strangers"
- Finding families
- Growing up American
- At Vassar
- The journey "home"
- Two weddings
- Getting along alone
- Alice in Tokyo
- Advances and retreats
- The Women's Home School of English
- Endings.